Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren
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St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren — church in South Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in Newnham Murren, the nearest railway station is Wallingford, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX10 8BW, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Named after Mary. Wikidata describes it as: "church in South Oxfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5919°, -1.1203°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands at the end of a farm track, overlooking the River Thames, near The Ridgeway long-distance path.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Newnham Murren is a historic church known for its architectural significance. Visitors can explore its features and appreciate the tranquil setting.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands at the end of a farm track, overlooking the River Thames, near The Ridgeway long-distance path.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 12th century, with additions and alterations in the following century. It was restored in 1849. During the 19th century the porch and bellcote were added. For access, the keyholder can be found nearby.
Architecture
St Mary's is constructed in flint with stone dressings, and has a tiled roof. Its plan consists of a nave with a south aisle, a chancel and a north porch. At the west end of the nave gable is a bellcote. The porch is timber-framed on a flint base, with a tiled roof. The doorway is Norman in style. To the left of the porch is a lancet window, there are two lancets in the north wall of the chancel, and similar windows in the south wall. The east window dates from the 19th century; it has three lights, and contains plate tracery. The interior wall of the church is limewashed, and the windows contain stained glass. The roof dates from the medieval period. The chancel arch is in Norman style,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5919, -1.1203
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Crowmarsh
- Postcode
- OX10 8BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2324018 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Newnham Murren - geograph.org.uk - 45880.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren?
- St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 8BW), in the parish of Crowmarsh.
- What is St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren?
- St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren — church in South Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX10 8BW.
- Is St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 8BW.